Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.HousehusbandsDear Editor,I read with interest the article on American families. In general I agree with it, but there are some important things it left out. It didn't tell the reader much about the life of a househusband. It's not an easy life. I know, because I'm now a househusband myself. A househusband has to change many of his ideas and his ways.First of...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Househusbands
Dear Editor,
I read with interest the article on American families. In general I agree with it, but there are some important things it left out. It didn't tell the reader much about the life of a househusband. It's not an easy life. I know, because I'm now a househusband myself. A househusband has to change many of his ideas and his ways.
First of all, he has to change the way he thinks about time. Before I was a househusband, I worked full-time for the New York Times. I was a reporter, and time was always important. We had to finish our article quickly and give them to the editor. Everyone was always in a hurry. This is the way, many other men work, too. Businessmen, lawyers, bankers, and doctors all have to work quickly.
At home it's different. The househusband cannot be in a hurry all the time. If you rush around, you will make everyone unhappy! The children will be unhappy because they don't understand. For them, time is not important. Your wife will be unhappy because the children are unhappy. You will be unhappy, too, because they are all unhappy. So you have to learn to slow down. That is the first and most important rule for a househusband.
There is something else the househusband must learn. You must learn to show how you feel about things. At work, men usually do not talk about feelings. If they do, people think they are strange. So, many men are not used to telling anyone about their feelings. They do not know how to talk about their anger, worries, or love. But children need to know how you feel. They need to know how much you love them. If you are angry, they need to know why. Your wife also needs to know about your feelings. If you do not say anything, your family may get the wrong idea. Then there may be serious problems.
People talk a lot about househusbands these days. Usually they talk about men doing the housework, the cooking, cleaning, and shopping. But in my opinion, these are the easiest things to learn. It was much harder for me to change the way I think and the way I act with my family. I think, other men will also find this harder, but, like me, will find it necessary if they want to have a happy family!
Ted Diamond
The househusband has to learn ______ .
A. to do things more slowly.
B. the importance of time.
C. to do things more quickly.
D. how to understand his work.
Group A: Mandatory work experience would provide valuable opportunities for fourteen-year-olds to develop practical skills that cannot be learned solely within the confines of a classroom. It allows students to gain real-world experience, develop a work ethic, and acquire skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
Group B: Fourteen-year-olds are still in the crucial stage of adolescence, where they require time for personal growth, self-discovery, and building relationships. Mandatory work experience might impose excessive responsibilities and restrict their opportunities for leisure, self-exploration, and other formative experiences.
Group A: Work experience at a young age can help teenagers explore different career paths and make more informed decisions about their future. It exposes them to various industries, giving them a firsthand understanding of the demands and challenges of different occupations.
Group B: Adolescence is a time of significant emotional and physical changes. It is important for teenagers to have adequate time for rest, relaxation, and leisure activities during school holidays. Mandatory work experience may lead to increased stress, fatigue, and burnout among fourteen-year-olds, potentially affecting their well-being and mental health.